UK's intention 'not to go into Yemen' but govt open to more strikes against Houthis - Shapps
Monday, 15 January 2024 Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has accused the Houthis of "thuggery" in the Red Sea, as he suggested the UK was open to carrying out further airstrikes in Yemen.
On Thursday, the US and UK launched joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen to deter their attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea. So in this video, we'll explain what's happened and whether Iran and the Houthis might escalate things further.
Defence secretary Grant Shapps says that Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO, is delighted with the UK's commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030.
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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said he wants the new Nato target for defence spending to be 2.5% of gross domestic product rather than the current 2%. Sky News
Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps have visited the Warsaw Armoured Brigade where they met British soldiers - including one of the prime minister's own constituents. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak, Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps have been greeted by the British ambassador to Poland, Anna Clunes, at Warsaw Airport.
The prime minister is in Poland to discuss security with his counterpart Donald Tusk and Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The defence secretary pledged support for Israel as long as it 'behaves responsibly' ' and 'within international law'. Grant Shapps blamed Iran for all the problems in the region and reiterated Israel's right to defend itself. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In the latest escalation, Yemen's Houthi rebels strike once more, damaging an oil tanker and downing a US drone amid tensions over Israel's offensive in Gaza. Stay updated with the latest developments in this volatile situation.
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The HMS Diamond, a UK warship, intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking the Royal Navy's first such interception since the Gulf War. Deployed in the Gulf of Aden to protect a commercial vessel, the Type 45 destroyer used advanced Sea Viper missile interceptors. The targeted ship, MV Yorktown, was unharmed. This highlights escalating tensions in the region, with Houthi rebels employing Iranian-origin missiles and drones
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Yemen's Houthis attacked the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red sea en route from Russia to India. The vessel, involved in Russian trade, reported damages. The.. IndiaTimes
Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory actions. President Joe Biden, on Saturday, praised American forces for their assistance in intercepting "nearly all" of the drones and missiles launched by Iran, pledging to coordinate an international response to Tehran's unprecedented attack. The Pentagon confirmed that its forces intercepted "dozens of missiles" and drones launched from various locations including Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, aimed at Israel.
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Indian warship, INS Kochi on Sunday responded to the maritime security incident involving an attack on a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star PM... IndiaTimes
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red Sea, part of their solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. The ship sustained damage, confirmed by Ambrey. Recent attacks on commercial vessels raise concerns of regional destabilization. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower's departure from the Red Sea coincided with heightened tensions.
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Shipping traffic through the vital Suez Canal artery has plunged by 66% since cargo was forced to divert due to attacks on vessels, according to official.. Sky News
On Wednesday, Yemen's Houthi group, aligned with Iran, declared its intention to persist in attacking U.S. and British warships in the Red Sea, citing acts of self-defence. This announcement raises..
Insecurity in West Asia and the Horn of Africa is surging, as a new front in the Palestine-Israel conflict has opened in the Red Sea. Soon after the 7 October escalation in the Gaza Strip,..
President Biden has admitted that US airstrikes on Yemen have not "deterred" the Houthis from blocking ships from Israeli ports. In response, the Washington Post is reporting that..
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is closely monitoring the suspected drone strikes on merchant vessels in the Red Sea. Indian Navy ships are actively... IndiaTimes
Several oil tankers have diverted course from the Red Sea since overnight strikes by the US and Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen, shipping data from LSEG and... IndiaTimes
US helicopters successfully thwarted an attack by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea, resulting in the sinking of... IndiaTimes
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